Tag: Economy Of Denver
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Colorado’s economy sees steady gains across the board, midyear report finds
Halfway through 2024, Colorado’s economy remains resilient in some areas while exceeding expectations in others, new data finds. The University of Colorado Boulder released its midyear economic update Thursday which found slight increases in the state’s growth domestic product (GDP), employment and overall population. “Based on both the quantitative and qualitative information we have received…
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Former Denver Post Building inching closer to becoming City of Denver property
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The Denver City Council moved closer to purchasing the former Denver Post Building after approving two measures Monday. But some councilmembers question the need for the $90-million building in light of potential budget cuts due to the staggering costs of the immigration crisis that’s hit the city in the past year-and-a-half. City officials, and the…
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Denver shuts down two roads for construction work
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure will be closing down two sections of busy streets for an immediate repair and ongoing construction. One closure remains for the entire weekend. The department shut down a small section of the Lincoln Street Bridge between 6th and 7th…
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From preserved specimens to handcrafted jewelry: Denver gets taste of the bizarre at Oddities and Curiosities Expo
Taxidermy animals, carcasses in jars, paintings of the bizarre and other eclectic arts lined the Colorado Convention Center. A spooky sight for some — an expression of weird for others. But it wasn’t Halloween, despite the placement in October. It was the Oddities & Curiosities Expo. The Oddities & Curiosities Expo kicked off its sixth-annual year in…
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National Western Stock Show searching for 2024 volunteers
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Calling all cowboys and cowgirls. The National Western Stock Show is looking to fill more than 300 volunteer positions for its 118th year in 2024. The show is looking for volunteers to help out in multiple positions in January, according to a press release. They…
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Denver City Council to consider multiple $1M contract amendments
Contracts related to Denver’s Smart City Program, which seeks to improve communication between city departments and optimize city operations, will get several $1 million increases if the Denver City Council approves a series of contract amendments during Monday’s 3:30 p.m. meeting. Here’s a list of major items on the agenda: Contracts and Resolutions 23-0460: A…
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Report: Metro Denver’s home sales market shifting a bit toward buyers
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Metro Denver’s home sales market continued its march in July toward a more balanced market between sellers and buyers as average home sales prices dropped again and inventory continued to rise, according to a Market Trends report released Wednesday from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors. The report shows the average closing price for single-family…
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With assist from PopUp Denver, three new businesses open on 16th Street Mall
Three new retailers opened in downtown Denver Friday night after being given the chance to launch a startup retail business in one of the most prime shopping districts in metro Denver – the 16th Street Mall. The PopUp Denver program gives grants, discounted lease rates and fast-tracked permitting process to new business owners using previously…
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Several RTD train lines in Denver will be interrupted due to maintenance at Union Station this weekend
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Several of the Regional Transportation District’s lines will be interrupted beginning Saturday as scheduled maintenance on several tracks at Union Station begins. Maintenance on the departments 2, 4 and 7 track’s at Union Station will impact the N Line will be interrupted for a 48-hour…